Posterior Chain Activation & Fixing Muscle Imbalances

Posterior Chain Activation & Fixing Muscle Imbalances

The posterior chain is a common problem for athletes and is also one of the biggest differentiating factors when it comes to athleticism. The athlete who has the strong and active posterior chain will often times come out on top. The glutes and hamstrings play a massive role in sprinting, jumping, acceleration, landing, and power movements; all of these are key movement patterns and athletic actions which make an athlete effective. Utilizing the posterior chain effectively can make a decent athlete great, and a great athlete exceptional.

Here’s a video on some in-home exercises you can do to strengthen your posterior chain.